Friend has strait-stocked 12 ga. double, 26" barrels. No serial; stamped "C. F. Nason" on top of one barrel in what friend describes as "cursive" font. Friend thinks maker also did some black powder sidearms. Friend inherited gun; would like to know what there is to know about maker. Does not think it's a hdware store gun due to strait-hand stock, good quality wood and checkering. I have not seen but promised I'd query. I told him he might get no more than birth, death, when and where employed or in business; possibly less. Thanks.

jack